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Squamish is a special place, there are boundless ways to find love for the land this year Balancing Acts_ has partnered with Arc'teryx's Walk Gently & the Snichim Foundation to learn from Squamish Nation residents why the land is so special.
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Join us for a stewardship talk and a collaborative outdoor bouldering session. We will be hosting an open session at the Clean Boulders section; all are welcome to attend.
If you desire to attend, please be kind and bring good energy as we care to keep our footprint small.
SCHEDULE
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12PM: Pick up for the shuttle and Carpool meet upÂ
*Bus leaves 12:30PM sharp
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2PM-5PM: Stewardship talk with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh SnÃchim Foundation and community climbing
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6PM: return to city
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LOCATIONS
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Pick up + Drop off location (if taking the bus):
Arc'teryx Robson Store (1001 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A9)Â
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Crag : Clean Boulders
*located 2.4 km up the Mamquam FSR
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Packing List:
climbing shoes & chalk bag (if you have your own)
water bottle
sun protection + bug sprayÂ
a journal to take notes or collect flowers+leaves
Snacks + water will be provided
What is Balancing Acts_?Â
Based in Vancouver, our mission is to provide access to opportunity. We provide equipment, transportation through our workshops and build community along the way. We care about visibility and inspiration, through our workshops and space we put an emphasis on supporting and uplifting 2SLGBTQA+ & Indigenous, Black, POC individuals.
Rock climbing is community first, sport second in our eyes, its the vehicle we use to bring people together.
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welcome to all, 16+ ideally, under 16 please bring a chaperone.Â
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What is Walk Gently & The SnÃchim Foundation?
Walk Gently is Arc’teryx’s ongoing celebration of Indigenous design and creativity, led by Cole Sparrow-Crawford—Musqueam artist, designer, and founder of the platform. Rooted in thoughtful design and collaboration, Walk Gently invites people everywhere to reflect on their relationship with land, culture, and community.
The SnÃchim Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Nation) through language support and cultural reclamation activities. Our language program is designed to train more fluent speakers who can facilitate language learning to address this need in our community. Our land-based and cultural-based programs are designed to energize Sḵwx̱wú7mesh community members about our lands, cultural practices, and language, helping individuals see themselves as part of a broader network of cultural revitalizationists.
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What is the "Arc'teryx Climb Academy"?
Join us for the Arc'teryx Climb Academy. Set against the stunning backdrop of Squamish, BC, this is your place to join the mountain running and climbing communities - no matter your skill level. From clinics taught by top athletes to film premieres and live music, it's 3 days of inspiration, education, and community. Don't wait.
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